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Community calendar for week of Nov. 7

Listings of a selection of free or nonprofit community, neighborhood and arts events in November 2018

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Wednesday, Nov. 7

VETERANS EVENT: This event for veterans is open to the public. It takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge #142, 13121 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: This group offers information and support from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive.

SEASONED ADULTS: The group will take a field trip today for a peek behind the scenes of the Clackamas Community College Theater Arts Department's fall play. Call 503-594-0620 for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 8

HONORING VETERANS: Veterans or enlisted personnel are invited to the 12th-annual school assembly and hospitality room in their honor at Oregon City High School, 19761 S. Beavercreek Road. They may bring family or a guest at 8:30 a.m. Reserve seats by calling Teresa Karn at 503-785-8545.

DONATE BLOOD: Donate from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Blount, 4909 S.E. International Way, Milwaukie. Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767.

HONORING VETERANS: Veterans or enlisted personnel are invited to a special event in their honor at Gladstone High School starting at 10:15 a.m. with a reception in the cafeteria. Guests will be treated to a featured speaker and performances by the student band and choir in a full school assembly. For information, contact Leslie Robinette at 503-974-5077 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE: Babies and parents are invited to this event from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at the Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St. Also Nov. 15 and 29.

HONORING VETERANS: Oregon City High School will hold its annual veterans assembly at 8:45 a.m. at the high school, 19761 S. Beavercreek Road.

TAX PRESENTATION: The Clackamas County annual tax presentation will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave.

VIETNAM WAR EYEWITNESS: At 7:30 p.m. at the Sunnyside Grange, located at the corner of 132nd Avenue and Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, hear a presentation by Karl Karlgaard, who served as a radio operator for an infantry platoon leader. His photos have since been used in the Vietnam War documentary produced by Ken Burns.

FLAG RAISING: Join this event to honor veterans at 10 a.m. at the Pioneer Center in Oregon City. For details, contact American Legion Post Cmdr. Ed Mathews at 503-313-3395 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

DONATE BLOOD: Donation opportunities in unincorporated Clackamas include from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Vigor, 14444 S.E. Industrial Way, Building C; and from 8 to 11 a.m. at Portfolio Financial Servicing Co., 7303 S.E. Lake Road. Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767.

LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY: Meet with an attorney for free for up to 45 minutes, by appointment only, all day at the Oregon City Library. Call 503-655-8248.

READ TO A DOG: Children are invited to read to Oakley, a therapy dog, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Oregon City Library. Also from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 with therapy dog Igmu.

Saturday, Nov. 10

VICTORIAN CRAFT DEMO: Make a feather Christmas tree that can be used as a holiday brooch, on a mantel or in a card. Free materials and instruction provided from noon to 3 p.m. at the Barclay House, next door to the McLoughlin House, 713 Center St., Oregon City. For more info email

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DONATE BLOOD: Donate from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 10955 S.E. 25th Ave., Milwaukie. Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767.

CHS BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER: The 3-Point Booster Club will host a fundraiser to support Clackamas High School basketball. Tickets for $60 include dinner, live music, raffle and more from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Monarch Hotel. To purchase tickets and for details, contact John Barhoum or Wendy Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 503-841-7178 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 503-349-2713.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION TALK: The American Association of University Women Lake Oswego invites the public to hear Kristin Schlotterbeck, community education program manager for Clackamas Women's Services, speak on "Violence Prevention: A program for middle and high school students." The free program will be at 10 a.m. at the Oswego Heritage House, 398 10th St., Lake Oswego.

CIVIC KNOWLEDGE: Enhancing Civic Knowledge/Inspiring Political Engagement takes place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Oregon City Library.

CREATURE FEATURE: Steve's Creature Feature will teach kids and families about scaly, cold-blooded friends and insects of all shapes and sizes from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Oregon City Library.

LEGO CLUB: Ages 5 and up are invited to build with Legos at 2 p.m. at the Ledding Library's temporary location at 9600 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Shop for holiday gifts at this local craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge #142, 13121 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd. Admission is $1; breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $10. All proceeds benefit Riverside Elementary School Backpack Buddies program.

VETERANS AFFAIRS FUNDRAISER: This silent auction and dinner will take place starting at 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 2146 S.E. Monroe St., Milwaukie. All proceeds benefit Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation. Tickets are $13; call 503-659-1300 for more details.

HONORING VETERANS: Veterans of Foreign Wars Three Rivers Post 1324 at 104 Tumwater Drive in Oregon City will hold a Veterans Day Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Beverages and lasagna with salad lunch will be served.

Monday, Nov. 12

DONATE BLOOD: Donate from 1:30 to 7 p.m. at Gladstone Christian Church, 305 E. Dartmouth St. Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767.

MASTER GARDENER EVENT: Harry Landers will present "The Unknown History of Portland's Rose Test Garden" from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie. This program, sponsored by the Clackamas County Master Gardeners, is free and open to the public. Call 503-653-8100 for more info.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

CHRONIC CONDITIONS WORKSHOP: Clackamas County will offer a six-week workshop on "Living Well With Chronic Conditions," from 1 to 3:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 at the Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave. Free; register by calling 503-650-5605.

GARDEN CLUB: Happy Valley Garden Club's monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. "Down Memory Lane" is open to all past garden club members. As part of the club's 50th anniversary events, scrapbooks and memorabilia will be on display as well as flower arrangements and followed by a light lunch. For more information, contact Sue Gilbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MEDICARE ASSISTANCE: Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance will be available from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave. Call 503-655-7701 for more details.

SUICIDE PREVENTION: The Clackamas County suicide prevention coalition will meet again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the OC Library, but the location may change due to interest. Contact Kathy Turner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in order to RSVP.

BOOK BUDDIES: This book group for ages 7 to 9 will meet at 4 p.m. to discuss "Uncle and Me," by Uma Krishnaswami at the Ledding Library's temporary location at 9600 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

MAP-IT: The McLoughlin Area Plan Implementation Team meet 6 p.m. at the former Oak Lodge Sanitary District office, 14611 S.E. River Road to set priorities for 2019, and to hear updates on the Metro 2040 Park Avenue grant and the county's Safe Routes to Schools program. Contact Terry Gibson with questions and or concerns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

SEASONED ADULTS: The Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program presents "Diamonds as an Asset?" by Will Marshall. All sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays in room HW130 at the CCC Harmony Campus, 7738 S.E. Harmony Road. Call 503-594-0620 for information. Cost is $3 per session.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive. Also Dec. 12.

GARDEN CLUB: The Oak Grove Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. today at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 14700 S.E. Rupert Drive. All are welcome to attend. Contact Linda at 503-678-2402 for more info, or visit oakgrovegardenclub.com.

ADULT WRITING GROUP: Do You Feel A Draft? meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St. Also Nov. 21.

ART LAB: Families are invited to explore the art world from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St. Today's inspiration: Diwali Rangoli Chalk Drawings.

BALLROOM DANCING: Dance to Swing Street Glenn Tadina Big Band and the Black Magic Band from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on alternating weeks at the Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City. The cost is $5 at the door.

ART EXHIBITS: See acrylic and oil paintings by Roxanne Colyer through Dec. 11 at Clackamas Federal Credit Union, 18600 S.E. McLoughlin, Milwaukie; watercolors and oils by Jean Dupré through Dec. 13 at the Clackamas County DSB-third-floor gallery, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; and photography by Kerry Edwards through Dec. 13 at the Clackamas County DSB-fourth-floor gallery. All art curated by the Clackamas County Arts Alliance.

NANOWRIMO: Celebrate NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, at the Gladstone Library from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in November at the Gladstone Library, 135 E. Dartmouth St. All ages are welcome. For more info, contact Susannah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ART SHOWS: Clackamas Community College will host the work of two Portland-based artists, Pippa Arend's pen and ink portraits inspired by homeless youth through Dec. 7 in the Alexander Gallery in the Niemeyer Center, and pop surreal artist Jennifer Ingram's oil paintings and collages through Dec. 3 in the Pauling Gallery, both on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. The galleries are free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Thursday, Nov. 8

ANIME YOUR WAY: Join Carlos Nieto III, former artist on "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill," for a free 75-minute anime workshop from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St.

LIVE THEATER: The Clackamas Community College Theatre Department presents "Lobby Hero," from Nov. 8-18. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sundays in the Niemeyer Osterman Theatre, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and $5 for students. For more info, visit clackamasedu/theatre.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY: The Gladstone High School Theater Department presents "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare. Performances take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 9-10 at the high school, 18800 Portland Ave. Tickets are $5 at the door.

CONCERT: Enjoy a political concert with Roy Zimmerman, who's calling his show "ReZist," bringing laughter and encouragement to folks through his rhyme-intensive original songs at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Willamette Falls, 710 Sixth St., Oregon City. Tickets are $20 at the door, or pay what you can.

KRAYON KIDS: The Krayon Kids will celebrate the troupe's 25th anniversary with the show "A New Place for Dreamers," continuing at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturdays with 2 p.m. shows Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 18 at the Barclay Theater, 817 12th St., Oregon City. Ticket prices are $15 adults, $10 seniors and students under age 18.

COMMUNITY THEATER: New Century Players Community Theatre presents "Not About Heroes," a play about the poetic life and the friendship between two World War I poets, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, continuing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18, at the Rex Putnam Blackbox Theater, 4950 S.E. Roethe Road, Milwaukie.A dults $20, seniors $15, and students $10. Tickets are available at the door and online at NewCenturyPlayers.org or call 503-367-2620.

Saturday, Nov. 10

VICTORIAN CRAFT DEMO: Learn to make feather Christmas trees from noon to 3 p.m. at the McLoughlin House, 713 Center St., Oregon City. The event is free, and all materials are supplied.

CREATIVE CARDS: Learn to make holiday cards from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Public Library, 135 E. Dartmouth St. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required; call 503-656-2411 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ART LAB: Families are invited to explore the art world from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St. Today's inspiration: Q-tip Seurat paintings.

Ongoing

ROTARY CLUB: The Gladstone-Oak Lodge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave. All are welcome.

PINOCHLE PLAYERS: Pinochle players are invited to play from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 3500 S.E. Concord Road, Unit 15, in the Concord Terrace Mobile Home Park, Oak Grove. Entry fee is $1.

STORYTIMES: The Gladstone Library hosts three different storytimes at 135 E. Dartmouth St. Toddler Storytime takes place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Baby Storytime is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays; and All Ages Storytime is at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.

McLOUGHLIN/BARCLAY HOUSES: The McLoughlin and Barclay houses are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Free tours are given 15 minutes after the hour and at 3 p.m. The home of Dr. John McLoughlin, "The Father of Oregon," is at 713 Center St., Oregon City. Tour groups welcome; email information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visit mcloughlinhouse.org for hours, dates, location and history.

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Oregon City Public Library Used Bookstore, 502 Seventh St., will offer a 10 percent discount to seniors age 55 and older on Mondays.

READ TO THE DOG: Children are invited to read aloud to a therapy dog from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays starting Nov. 8 at the Ledding Library, in its new space at 9600 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie.

TOPS MEETING: The Milwaukie-based Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets Thursdays at the Kairos-Milwaukie United Church of Christ, 4790 S.E. Logus Road. Weigh-in is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 7 to 8 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL BABIES: This group for parents of mobile babies and young toddlers meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families, 18905 Portland Ave. Call 503-367-9116 for details. Free dinner and child care.

TERRIFIC TODDLERS: This group is for parents with children 2 to 3 years old. It meets every second Thursday of the month at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families, 18905 Portland Ave. Call 503-367-9116 for details. Free dinner and child care.

GROWING UP: This group is for parents who have children 3 to 6 years old. It meets every third Thursday of the month at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families, 18905 Portland Ave. Call 503-367-9116 for for details. Free dinner and child care.

TOPS MEETING: The Gladstone branch of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 9:30 a.m. Fridays at St. Stephen Church, 290 W. Gloucester St.

TECH HELP: One-on-one computer and technology help is available by appointment from noon-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Gladstone Public Library. To schedule a half-hour appointment, call 503-656-2411, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit the library at 135 E. Dartmouth St. Weekday appointments can be arranged if needed.

SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: This group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month at the NAMI Clackamas Office, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Milwaukie. Call 503-344-5050 for for details.

SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST: Enjoy breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sundays at the Milwaukie American Legion Post, 2146 S.E. Monroe St. The event supports veterans and local community activities. Prices range from $3 for children to $7+ for adults.

CHARITY BINGO: The community is invited to play bingo from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays at the Milwaukie American Legion Post, 2146 S.E. Monroe St.

GET MOVING: The Oregon City Walking Group (getthinspired.me) meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City. All ages and speeds welcome.

WAGON TONGUE TOASTMASTERS: All are welcome to learn to be a better public speaker with this supportive group. It meets from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in the commission chambers at the OC City Hall, 625 Center St. For details, contact Jaime Reed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AMERICAN LEGION: All are welcome to attend Oregon City's American Legion meetings starting at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays of the month at the Pioneer Center, entering the lower level near Washington and Fifth streets. For more information, contact Post Cmdr. Ed Mathews at 503-313-3395 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: From noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, join the Overeaters Anonymous group in Oregon City in the religious education wing of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Willamette Falls, 710 Sixth St. For more information, call 503-705-5599.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT STORYTIME: Children up to age 5 are invited to this event from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to this event at 10:15 a.m. Fridays at the Oregon City Library.

MAH JONGG: Those who enjoy American Mah Jongg are invited to play from 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Happy Valley Library. Be sure to bring your 2018 National Mah Jongg League cards.

MUSIC MAKERS: Singers in the Oregon City area are invited to join this group meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City. The cost is $30 per semester.

CURE: This organization that seeks to help people with incarcerated family members meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month (except the second Monday in September) at Abundant Life Church, 17241 S.E. Hemrich Road, Damascus. For more information, leave a message for Will Timberman at 503-757-7762 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

DANCE LESSONS: Weekly lessons, $6 at the door, are held Sundays, starting Sept. 16 at 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. choreographed ballroom lessons; from 5 to 6:30 p.m. modern team dancing. More info at sites.google.com/site/rivercitydancers/lessons.